The role of a Wedding Planner: why you need one!

Yes, wedding planning is stressful. It’s a fact as old as time. But, did you know that wedding planning actually doesn’t have to be stressful? It’s true!

There is a world where you can avoid the headaches, the consuming thoughts and trillion considerations that are due to bombard you in the lead up to your wedding day to make sure it is everything you dreamed of and more. 

So, how do you achieve this stress-free experience? You engage an experienced wedding planner – enter The Stylist’s Guide. 

As veterans in the wedding planning and styling game, we have years of knowledge that comes in to play on a daily basis.

We are able to provide valuable advice, save you time and bring a level of attention to detail that is second to none. 

We’re there from minute one until the big day, managing all logistics. It’s hard to show you how we will be with you every step of the way, because so much of what a Wedding Planner does is behind the scenes. Putting out fires and solving problems before you even knew they existed… This means you can sit back and wholeheartedly enjoy the magical engagement phase, while knowing your wedding is coming together without needing to stress.

But what does a planner actually do? We hear you ask.

As your wedding planner we assist with sourcing your suppliers, liaise with vendors, manage timelines, payment schedules, run sheets and the on-the-day coordination of every element that will form your wedding day vision.

Let us break it down for you. Here’s what’s included:

1. Initial Consultation

   This is where we discuss your event, your dream location, workshop ideas, layouts, and begin to build your wedding mood board.

2. Planning Consultation

   After we nut out the nitty gritty details, we will have a Planning Consultation together with our couple - this is when we will discuss the planning process, overall schedule for your wedding day, and confirm your budget and desired vendors. This can be held in our studio, on-site, or over the phone.

3. Supplier Consultations

   Once we have everything planned to perfection, our team will have Supplier Consultations to discuss quotes, services and final selections with your vendors. You won’t need to lift a finger, while we bring the pieces of your wedding puzzle together.

4. Planning Service

   Throughout the entire process of planning your wedding, we provide a Planning Service. This is where we liase with your vendors and coordinate bookings with everyone from your photographer to your florist - all while assuring our Bride and Groom are happy. For those that need it, we can even assist with seating arrangement and floor plan execution (because we know how stressful seating plans can be)!

5. Logistical Planning

   This is the final step of the process, before your big day. One of our talented wedding coordinators will be there with you throughout the entire process - including your wedding rehearsal to ensure your wedding day is managed smoothly, from initial supplier coordination to on the day planning - enter our OCD spreadsheets, run sheets and timeline planning to make sure everyone knows where they need to be, and when.

6. Wedding Day Management & Coordination

   Now the main event - your big day! Our Wedding Day Management & Coordination begins bright and early, as we check-in with you on the morning to ensure hair and makeup are running smoothly.

   From here, we will head straight to your ceremony and reception venue; ensuring all suppliers have arrived on time and managing the set-up of your ceremony and reception location. Later at the reception, we’ll finalise all the evening details with your DJ/MC and/or venue coordinator, and you can enjoy a stress-free wedding!

Perfect for couples who are time poor, easily overwhelmed, don’t know where to begin, or, are anything like us – perfectionists who need to know everything will be spot on.

If you’re convinced that a wedding planner is for you, find out more about this vital service and styling additions here